Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)
We are recruiting for a Research Laboratory Technician to support the research work in Dr Ahmed Warsame's lab based at the Crop Science Centre, Plant Science Department.
The Crop Science Centre opened in October 2020 and benefits from the diverse skills and expertise of the University of Cambridge and NIAB, providing an environment for research excellence in crops, with the drive and expertise for scientific translation to address real-world problems. About 70 staff and students are located at the Centre, distributed in between three established research groups and four fellows starting new research programs.
The role holder will report to Dr Ahmed Warsame and will have experience in management, organisation and maintenance of large volumes of materials and/or databases with hands-on expertise in standard molecular biological techniques (PCR, cloning, DNA/RNA extraction). The post demands an ability for systematic, organised working, and sufficient experience to appropriately prioritise tasks. The successful candidate will contribute to overall technical support for the smooth running of research activities across the Warsame group.
The successful candidate will form the nucleus of a new research team working on resilience and nutritional quality of legume crops. The lab technician will support research projects seeking to understand the genetic basis of abiotic stress tolerance and the accumulation of antinutritional factors in the seeds of legume crops.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about solving real-world problems and having an impact on food security and human nutrition.
The new hire will have the ability to work independently once trained, but will also need good communication and interpersonal skills, and be a strong team player, able to integrate with the wider team of laboratory technicians.
This is a Fixed Term full-time position for 2 years, in the first instance.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Ahmed Warsame (aow25@cam.ac.uk).
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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